The Gender Agenda

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Ep 53 (01/Sep/2026) – World Pride Recap

Rebeckah, Quinn, Jen and Joss are in the studio finding out where the heck was Beck! Rebeckah is back from her world pride adventure and we get the full rundown of highlights from the trip. On the topic of travel we discuss the safest countries to visit as a trans person and talk about considerations trans people need to make when they travel. In memorium of Tim Curry we review The Rocky Horror Picture Show with hits from the movie throughout the episode. Music played on tonight’s live show: Dumb Blonde – Dolly Parton I’m going home – Tim Curry (Rocky Horror soundtrack) Love Sensation – Kylie and Madonna Time Warp – Rocky Horror Picture Show Cast Contact us anytime on our socials or email: thegenderagenda@joy.org.au Insta: @thegenderagenda The post Ep 53 (01/Sep/2026) – World Pride Recap appeared first on The Gender Agenda.
Sep 4

Ep 52 (25 Aug 2026) Merrin Wake trans advocate

Quinn, Jen and Joss start the show with the usual check in on trans news, including a reflection on the new video clip to Troye Sivan’s song “She’s the Best”. The team talks about safe spaces in the community and Jen shares a not-so-safe workplace as a trans woman. The special guest on this episode is Merrin Wake. She is mother to a trans child and uses lived experience and clinical knowledge for diversity and inclusion with a whole-of-family lens, to advocate and raise awareness, through kindness, as a trauma-informed educator and health and education consultant. She also works tirelessly to find ways to make our world a better place, not just for her children, but for all of us. Music played on tonight’s live show: She’s the Best – Troye Sivan The Boss – Diana Ross Blinded – Jawbreakers – (Drag DJs, Naarm) Faces – Mila Jam – (Trans) Contact us anytime on our socials or email: thegenderagenda@joy.org.au Insta: @thegenderagenda The post Ep 52 (25 Aug 2026) Merrin Wake trans advocate appeared first on The Gender Agenda.
Aug 28

Ep 50 (11/08/2026) Trans Barber Sam Shears

Joss, Quinn, and Jen start the show with weekly news affecting the trans community. There is a much anticipated update from host Rebeckah on her adventures to World Pride in Amsterdam. The guest on the show today is trans barber Sam Shears, who has recently put the clippers down to take some time to complete part of their gender affirmation surgery. We find out about his journey as a barber and as a trans man, and how the two interlink. You can find Sam here for all your inclusive hair needs. Music played on tonight’s live show: Not Your Fetish – LION (Trans, Naarm-Based) Picking Up Glass – Max Aurora and the Southern Lights Fell in Love – Jesswar Reborn – Eyemer ft Ryan Cassata Contact us anytime on our socials or email: thegenderagenda@joy.org.au Insta: @thegenderagenda The post Ep 50 (11/08/2026) Trans Barber Sam Shears appeared first on The Gender Agenda.
Aug 21

Ep 48 (28 July 2026) Non-Surgical Affirming Cosmetic Procedures

Quinn, Jen and Joss start the episode sharing positive trans news including Diana Ross “coming out” for Brighton Pride. The group then discuss gender affirming cosmetic procedures that don’t involve any surgery. Drag Race Down Under vs the world has hit the screens and there is much to be said about the trans and non-binary representation, which then leads to the discussion on who are some favourite trans characters on TV, films, streaming or in literature. Music played on tonight’s live show: Falling so hard – Saint Ergo (Trans/Naarm) Another Time – Between Mirrors (Aus, Trans, Femme) Beautiful 2.0 – Mila Jam & David Hernandez(Trans) PQC – Daine (Non-Binary) Contact us anytime on our socials or email: thegenderagenda@joy.org.au Insta: @thegenderagenda The post Ep 48 (28 July 2026) Non-Surgical Affirming Cosmetic Procedures appeared first on The Gender Agenda.
Aug 21

Ep 47 (21 July 2026) Medical Tattoos and HRT

Pharrell joins Joss, Jen, Quinn and Rebeckah on this episode where special guest Ash (she/they) joins the panel to chat about medical and restorative tattoos and how it impacts the trans and gender diverse community, and what it means to be an inclusive provider in this space. The team openly discuss hormones and different hormone replacement therapies that they’ve tried and give honest feedback as to what works for them as an individual. All the music on tonight’s live show were trans DJs Music played on tonight’s live show: Better – DJ Rosie Rai (Queer, Trans, Naarm) Bring your love – Madonna and Sabrina Carpenter -DJ Honey Dijon Remix (Trans, DJ, USA) Immaterial – SOPHIE (Trans, UK) Memories – Octo Octa (Trans, USA) Contact us anytime on our socials or email: thegenderagenda@joy.org.au Insta: @thegenderagenda The post Ep 47 (21 July 2026) Medical Tattoos and HRT appeared first on The Gender Agenda.
Aug 18

Ep 46 (14 July 2026) Non-Binary People’s Day

Joss, Jen, Quinn and Rebeckah discuss Non-Binary People’s Day on July 14th with their special guest Jem. The team went back to watch 2023 film, Next Goal Wins and reflect on the poignant quote from the film “Imagine life with trees and grass and stuff, but no flowers. Well, Faáfine are our flowers”. Music played on tonight’s live show: Be Honest – June Jones (Trans/Naarm) Easy – Local Sweetheart (Naarm/Geelong) It’s Raining Them – Mila Jam (Trans) Hall of the Epiphany – Heather Vomiting God (Naarm) Contact us anytime on our socials or email: thegenderagenda@joy.org.au Insta: @thegenderagenda The post Ep 46 (14 July 2026) Non-Binary People’s Day appeared first on The Gender Agenda.
Aug 18

Ep 45 (07 July 2026) Trans Paper Trail with Steff Fenton JP

Joss, Jen, Quinn and Rebeckah are joined by Trans activist and pastor Steff Fenton to chat about the upcoming Trans Paper Trail event where community are encouraged to bring in all their paperwork requiring Justice of the Peace witnessing to a relaxed and informal gathering. The team share positive trans news and reflect on the success of Dar Carnay-Hanrahan’s show Mr Big. Music played on tonight’s live show: Read My Lips – Madonna&Feid Kitty Kat – Robert Baxter (Non-Binary, Naarm, Electronic) All I Got – June Jones (Trans, Naarm) Beautiful 2.0 – Mila Jam & David Hernandez (Trans) Contact us anytime on our socials or email: thegenderagenda@joy.org.au Insta: @thegenderagenda The post Ep 45 (07 July 2026) Trans Paper Trail with Steff Fenton JP appeared first on The Gender Agenda.
Aug 18

Ep 44 (30 June 2026) Pride Month Wrap Up

Rebeckah and Quinn talk about the Trans-Inclusive draft bill facing communities in the UK. Celebrate the last day of Pride Month and chat about what’s happening around the world. In the past week the team re-watched Boy Meets Girl, a 2014 film startting Michelle Handley as a trans woman living in a small town in Kentucky, looking for love. Rebeckah and Quinn share their honest reviews on the film before switching gears and diving into a chat about astrology. What does the future have in stall according to the stars and planets. Music played on tonight’s live show: Shocked – Kylie Minogue Murder on the Dancefloor – Sophie Ellis Bexter Coconuts – Kim Petras (Trans, pop) Children – Billy Porter Contact us anytime on our socials or email: thegenderagenda@joy.org.au Insta: @thegenderagenda The post Ep 44 (30 June 2026) Pride Month Wrap Up appeared first on The Gender Agenda.

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A show that celebrates trans and gender diverse people

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JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities
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2018 - 2026
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